With elder abuse so prevalent in modern society, it will be increasingly common for parties to seek advice and assistance from lawyers when they suspect that the attorney has acted badly in relation to management of the deceased’s financial affairs. This session shall take a risk management approach and look at what lawyers (for both the executor, beneficiary and any interested person) should do when faced with such allegations. Specifically this session shall:
Electing for a trust to be a family trust for tax purposes can avail the trust to various concessions not otherwise available. It can also expose the trust to unforeseen adverse tax consequences if the conditions relating to the election are not complied with. This session looks at the situations where an FTE may be a viable option, as well as what to look out for once the election is made, including:
One of the most difficult aspects of relationship breakdowns can be navigating parenting and children’s matters. In this three part webinar series, learn directly from the experts and gain practical insights into how to manage challenging parenting matters in your family law practice. Sessions covered include how to negotiate relocation arrangements, best practice tips and tricks for parenting orders for children with special needs, as well as deep dive into the child support system. Training for as many staff as you want - no additional cost!
In the 1970’s private family trusts became a common tax avoidance tool, but tax crackdowns, increasing compliance costs and generational change have all impacted the benefits of family trusts. This session will examine the place of the discretionary family trust in estate planning and whether it is still an attractive proposition, including:
In the 1970’s private family trusts became a common tax avoidance tool, but tax crackdowns, increasing compliance costs and generational change have all impacted the benefits of family trusts. This session will examine the place of the discretionary family trust in estate planning and whether it is still an attractive proposition, including:
Estate planning is an ongoing event, with professional advisers intricately involved with a client and their family over an extended period in relation to very sensitive and significant matters. This session will examine the responsibility and risks of advisers for ascertaining the capacity of their clients over time and the consequences of failure to take appropriate steps, including:
Retail and commercial leasing is a constantly evolving landscape. This practical session brings you up to date with the key reforms and recent developments that you will need to know to practice confidently in this area. It includes: Review of recent legislative changes – what have we learnt in practice following the 2017 reforms? Unpacking the new Retail and Commercial standard form leases
Laying the groundwork for an intended long-term family business brings with it significant challenges and forethought. This session will examine some of the options and strategies for this significant estate planning activity, including:
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The model Code of Practice for Construction Work creates a consistent national perspective on workplace safety. What this means from the perspective of construction law practitioners is explored in this session. It includes: